Lampard's Toughest Test: Handling Defeat at Coventry

Four Premier League games, four defeats — Frank Lampard's first top-flight season at Coventry is testing more than his tactics.

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What happened. Frank Lampard's Coventry have lost all four of their Premier League games since promotion, including a heavy defeat by Brighton on Sunday. BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis says Lampard must manage himself as well as his players to cope with the poor start.

• Pulis says newly-promoted sides face a growing gap to the Championship.
• Coventry lost only seven of 46 Championship games last season.
• Pulis advises managers to stay fresh and positive through bad runs.

“You have to try to stay fresh and positive”

— Tony Pulis

Lampard must lift his side quickly, with the demands of the Premier League showing no signs of easing.

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